Team Rate Shipping Flat rack shipping is the use of flat rack containers to transport oversized or heavy cargo that can't fit in standard containers. Flat rack containers are made of steel and come in 20 ft and 40 ft sizes. 

How it works

• Flat rack containers have open sides and no roof. 

• Cargo can be loaded from the top or sides. 

• Lashing points along the sides secure the cargo. 

• The cargo can be covered with a tarpaulin or shrink-wrapped. 

• Collapsible end walls can be folded down when empty for easier storage and transportation. 

What it's used for 

• Flat rack shipping is used for transporting heavy or bulky loads, such as machinery, vehicles, construction equipment, and large pipes.

• Flat rack containers are also used for out-of-gauge freight, where cargo can overhang the sides of the container.